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PDC 2010 Sem PartB

The document contains four questions related to control systems. Question 1 asks to explain how an integral controller increases the order of a process compared to proportional and derivative controllers using a first-order process example. It also asks to show how a proportional controller makes the closed-loop response faster and a derivative controller makes it slower. Question 2 involves obtaining the optimal range of proportional controller gains for different cases of a sensor-transmission element using Routh stability analysis. Question 3 asks to determine PI controller settings for a given first-order plus dead time process model using Ziegler-Nichols tuning rules from frequency response and direct substitution methods. Question 4 involves analyzing the stability of a system with two continuous stirred tank reactors in series with a

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PDC 2010 Sem PartB

The document contains four questions related to control systems. Question 1 asks to explain how an integral controller increases the order of a process compared to proportional and derivative controllers using a first-order process example. It also asks to show how a proportional controller makes the closed-loop response faster and a derivative controller makes it slower. Question 2 involves obtaining the optimal range of proportional controller gains for different cases of a sensor-transmission element using Routh stability analysis. Question 3 asks to determine PI controller settings for a given first-order plus dead time process model using Ziegler-Nichols tuning rules from frequency response and direct substitution methods. Question 4 involves analyzing the stability of a system with two continuous stirred tank reactors in series with a

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Group B 50 marks Answer on a separate answer-script. Q. No. 1 [10 marks] is compulsory. Answer any two from the rest.

. 1.. Although Proportional (P) and Derivative (D) controller modes do not change the order of dynamics of the controlled response with respect to the uncontrolled process, Integral (I) mode of control action causes the order to increase explain by considering a first-order process. Further, show that whereas closed-loop response using a P controller becomes faster, that with a D controller becomes slower. [10] 2. Consider a control system where Gp = 10/[1+5s]; Gv = 0.5/[1+1.5s] and a sensor-transmission combine is present. Obtain the optimum range of values of Kc for a P controller for each of the following cases regarding the dynamics of the sensor-transmission combine, employing Routh stability analysis for all cases: a)First-order element: Gm = 2/[1+ 0.5s] b)First-order element with dead time: Gm = 2e-0.2s/[1+ 0.5s] Comment on the values obtained. Is the Routh stability analysis for case (b) exact? Explain. [20] 3. Consider a process described by a FOPDT model, viz. GP(s) = 10e-s/(1+2s). Obtain the PI controller settings for this process based on Ziegler-Nichols tuning relations (i.e. KC=0.45KU; I=PU/1.2) obtained by: i) Frequency Response. ii) Direct Substitution. Comment. [20]

4. Consider two overflow-type constant volume isothermal CSTRs in series in which the 1storder liquid phase reaction A products (k=1 min-1) takes place. Volume of each reactor = 5 m3 and constant volumetric flow rate through the system = 5 m3/min. A feedback PI controller (Kc=15) is used to manipulate the flow of reactant. Further, the sensor (for measuring concentration) and the control valve (i.e. the final control element) are both assumed fast, unitygain elements. (a) Find, if possible, the range of values of I for closed-loop stability, and confirm that for I=1 min, the system is stable. (b) Suppose a dead time of 1 min that existed in the system is now taken into account. Show that the modified system with the earlier controller settings (i.e. Kc=15, I=1 min) is potentially unstable. Determine, using frequency response, the optimum PI controller settings for this system [20]

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